(Amma, Jordan – July xx, 2023) — Bank of Jordan has continued its contributions to support efforts in confronting climate change and its ongoing impacts on agricultural and biological diversity in Jordan and around the world. As part of this commitment, the bank has implemented a new initiative to plant fruit-bearing trees and expand green areas. In celebration of World Environment Day and as part of its sponsorship of the Arab Society for the Protection of Nature’s (APN) golden category program, a voluntary environmental day was organized in the town of Amiriyah. During this event, 500 olive trees were planted with the participation of the bank's employees, in cooperation with APN.

This initiative, which the bank has been implementing for the past nine years through its strategic partnership with APN, is based on crucial pillars, with a strong focus on environmentally friendly business practices, providing responsible community services, investing in green projects and resources, and actively engaging in environmental initiatives both internally and externally. As a result, it aims to achieve environmental sustainability across various areas such as resource preservation, biodiversity improvement, agricultural production, waste management, reduction of pollutant emissions, and mitigation of climate degradation.

By planting more trees, the bank has successfully increased the yield of vegetation to over 5,500 fruit-bearing trees that are now distributed throughout the Kingdom. This significant effort has contributed to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, estimated at a rate of 120,000 tons annually. It has also enabled agricultural projects, providing income for more farmers, which in return will have a positive impact on the increase of green areas. Moreover, through this initiative, the bank is actively participating in the implementation of the government's action plans to increase greenery and adhere to the provisions of the National Climate Change Policy. This aligns with international trends to reduce emissions, promote sustainability, and build resilience to the impacts of climate change, while also focusing on mitigation efforts.

It is worth noting that this initiative and partnership with APN is just one of the many initiatives and partnerships that the bank leads and engages in, as it carries a significant impact on nationalism, humanity, as well as economic and social aspects. This initiative also embodies the bank's strong commitment to being part of addressing challenges and its belief in the right of present and future generations to enjoy a clean and sustainable environment.